Jane (Boner) Manahan, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence, at the age of 101. Jane was the middle child of nine, born on November 17, 1919 in Mishawaka to the late Frank and Grace (Long) Boner. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Manahan, and Joseph Crowl, as well as 3 brothers, James, Warren and John Boner and sisters, Dorothy Kistler, Kathryn Umbaugh, Elizabeth Wharton, and Pauline Locks.

Surviving are three daughters, Rebecca (John) Batti, Barbara (Larry) Clark, Nancy (Al) Sellers and stepdaughter, Joanne (Tim) Heestand; a sister, Maxine Iverson; two grandchildren, Brian (Rachel) Batti and Mark Batti; 4 step-grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, Maddox, and Dominic Batti; also 3 step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Jane worked in the office for Miles Laboratories/Bayer Corp. from 1971 until she retired in 1982.   She was a very happy and social person. She loved going to Florida in the winter. She was a very active and the oldest member of the First Brethren Church of Elkhart and very strong in her religious beliefs. Jane had many friends. She used to sew and do other crafts. Her proudest accomplishment was her family. She was known for making the most delicious cookies, selling them for 25 cents per dozen. She enjoyed telling stories about growing up on a farm. A local school in Mishawaka (Boner School) was named after her family because it was on their land.

Services celebrating Jane's life will begin at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the First Brethren Church, 24197 CR 16, Elkhart, IN 46514. Pastor Dan Herendeen will officiate. Burial and graveside services will be private. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Raymond at Rice Cemetery. If so desired, memorials in Jane's name may be given to either the First Brethren Church or the charity of one's choice.  To send a condolence or share a memory of Jane with her family, kindly visit the Billings Funeral Home website. Jane's family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for the care and kindness given to mother this past month. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart, IN.